Bottom element in DS 61 GW - DeLonghi Ovens

see if voltage to fan motor if no bad board if yes bad motor

Your wiring diagram and parts schematics are here in the link below. Normally the bottom element does glow read hot after a couple of minutes. Broil elements last a lot longer because they aren't used as much. There is only one Control Board. If I was guessing, I would say the temperature sensor is at fault. Elements either work, or they don't, but you can easily test continuity with a meter. Many parts are discontinued.

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Either the bottom element is defective or the wiring to it is not hooked up properly so it gets power and does its job ala the top element.

OR the control that is responsible for having power delivered to both elements is only sending power to the top element. Make sure you are not using the broil setting since that only activates the top burner.

Did you try both BAKE and BROIL?
If neither work, then it is highly unlikely that both elements burned out at the same time.
If it works on BROIL (upper element) then you should suspect that the lower (BAKE )element is burned out and needs to be replaced.
If you have someone qualified in house to test the continuity, then i would do that othewise call a repairman and suggest it may be the element.

the upper element only comes on when you broil or clean with selfcleaner. the bottom comes on when you are baking, it sounds like your bottom element is bad.

check thermostate control sensor its locate behind the heating element. check continuty .if its fail .replaced correct value.
GKM

Hi Ron.

Unfortunately I do not have the schematics for this specific model. The fan assisted oven has a top grill element and an element in the fan housing. The fan housing is located inside the oven cavity at the back and protected by a cover held by 4 screws. Here a video showing how to replace the fan assisted element. If there is also a lower element at the bottom of the cavity, this can be reached removing the panel at the bottom of the oven. Here a video showing replacement of the bottom element.

NOPE!

1. Broil element does not have welded-on legs and will touch the bottom of oven, overheating itself and will end up the same way your bake element did; besides, the bottom of the oven will corrode pretty quick
   
2. Many ovens use both elements during bake cycle
3. self clean cycle uses broil element
4. The bake and broil elements typically have different mounting brackets and screw holes ate in different places
   
5. you'd have to cover the hole, left after removing the broil element, and insulate the wires, which went to broil element
6. the ends, protruding behind the mounting bracket may have different length and different connectors. you may end up shorting the wiring to the casing, which may in turn destroy the control board if there is one
7. Bake elements usually cost only $40-$60. No jury rigging required.

Hope this helps ;)
Good luck!

Check the connections to the element. If power is going to the element, and it is not working, the element needs to be replaced